# Simple Notepad vs EZ Outliner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Notepad at 68% against EZ Outliner's 0%. Simple Notepad also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notepad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and EZ Outliner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Notepad has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Simple Notepad's written reviews are positive against 0% of EZ Outliner's.

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, EZ Outliner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notepad | EZ Outliner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-outliner/id1397019901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notepad-bestnote/id1207183021)

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a three-tab system for memos, remarks, and history. Attach photos to your notes and secure them with a password. Organize your thoughts with folder division for efficient management.

**Highlights:** Three-tab note structure (Memo, Remarks, History), Attach images to notes, Password security lock, Folder division for organization, Revision history tracking, Additional remarks field

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes
- 🗂️ Folder organization
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 📝 Good for note-taking and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad
- 🖋️ No handwriting support
- 💾 No backup/sync options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Notes disappearing after updates
- Vertical orientation not working
- Unable to recover lost notes

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Ability to sync notes across devices
- More font and formatting options
- Print functionality
- Improved iPad support


### EZ Outliner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-outliner/id1397019901)

Create and organize outline documents from any device. This app supports unlimited outlines, color-coding, and printing. Sync your work across devices with an account for seamless access anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unlimited outline creation, Color-coded organization, Printable outlines, Cross-device syncing, Versatile use cases (lists, plans, speeches)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EZ Outliner Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notepad free?

Simple Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EZ Outliner free?

EZ Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notepad or EZ Outliner?

Simple Notepad is rated higher. Simple Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while EZ Outliner averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Simple Notepad or EZ Outliner have ads?

Both Simple Notepad and EZ Outliner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notepad or EZ Outliner?

Simple Notepad ships an update every 3 weeks, and EZ Outliner every 7 months. Most recently, Simple Notepad was updated on November 6, 2026 and EZ Outliner on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*